U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview that aired on Sunday the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was "very vicious" but that he wants to stick with Saudi Arabia as a close ally in the Middle East.

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Donald Trump says Saudis have taken 'first step' in resolving Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Trump suggests he does not want to endanger the American alliance with Saudi Arabia, a key Middle East ally >>

Fallout over Saudi activist's disappearance puts spotlight on Middle East country’s crown prince. After President Trump dispatched Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Riyadh to figure out what happened to missing columnist Jamal Khashoggi, both governments stressed their durable, bilateral relationship. >>

Has Mohammed bin Salman finally gone too far?. The pressure on Saudi Arabia and MBS, in particular, throws further doubt on the Trump administration’s approach to Middle East policy. >>

Khashoggi case: Erdogan tries to be Saudis' judge, jury and executioner - but Trump may save Riyadh yet. Turkey’s president is particularly keen to booby-trap U.S.-Saudi relations and shed his image as a hostile actor in the Middle East >>

Khashoggi's killing threatens Trump dreams for Mideast.... JERUSALEM (AP) - The Trump administration has repeatedly put off the release of its long-awaited Mideast peace plan. Now, the death of Saudi journalist Jamal... >>

Trump on of Saudi handling of Khashoggi death: ‘Worst cover-up ever’. Trump blasted Saudi Arabia for the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but said he did not want to end arms sales to the Middle East ally. >>

Trump on Saudi handling of Khashoggi death: ‘Worst cover-up ever’. Trump blasted Saudi Arabia for the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but said he did not want to end arms sales to the Middle East ally. >>

Trump wants Saudi Arabia as an ally despite 'vicious' Khashoggi murder. U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview that aired on Sunday the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was "very vicious" but that he wants to stick with Saudi Arabia as a close ally in the Middle East. >>

Trump: Saudi Arabia is an important ally in the Middle East. While meeting with workers on the state of the U.S. economy, President Trump speaks in the Oval Office about relations with Saudi Arabia and the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. >>

Why Trump can swallow Saudi story. The reluctance of the Trump administration to be tough on Saudi Arabia over the death of Jamal Khashoggi reflects almost eight decades of foreign policy in the Middle East, writes Julian Zelizer >>

Why Trump can swallow the far-fetched Saudi cover story. The reluctance of the Trump administration to be tough on Saudi Arabia over the death of Jamal Khashoggi reflects almost eight decades of foreign policy in the Middle East, writes Julian Zelizer >>